Kick-off the annual Capital Pride Festival at this exclusive after-hours event at the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution. Get special access to spectacular exhibitions, including Jim Chuchu’s stunning “Invocations,” and enjoy curators’ talks, music, dancing, cocktails, and more. Purchase tickets here.

The full museum is open to guests during the evening, including the museum store. Event highlights include:

Cash/credit bar provided by Tortoise and Hare
Dancing to music by DJ Alkimist
GIF photo booth by OM Digital

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR VIP TICKET-HOLDERS: Exclusive early access to the event beginning at 7 p.m., with small bites and an open bar featuring beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. Please note these VIP benefits are only available between 7 and 8 p.m.

The Capital Pride Alliance, through its stewardship of diverse programming and events, specifically year-round LGBTQ+ Pride festivities centered in Washington, DC and the National Capital Region, serves to celebrate, educate, support, and inspire our multi-faceted communities in order to grow and preserve our history and protect our rights for current and future generations. Learn More